EPBC Act Policy Statement 2.2 - Industry: Offshore aquaculture

About this policy statement

This policy statement provides specific guidance to the marine aquaculture industry to assist proponents to decide whether or not actions which they propose to take require assessment and approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).

The policy statement applies specifically to marine-based aquaculture, which includes operations in estuaries and embayments and does not include land-based aquaculture in constructed environments.

This policy statement should be read in conjunction with Significant Impact Guidelines 1.1 - Matters of National Environmental Significance

There may be other EPBC Act Policy Statements available which provide further guidance.